July 31, 2014C&O Canal Hiring Local Educators
CUMBERLAND, MD – The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C&O Canal) seeks local educators to assist with delivery of the new education programs in Allegany County for the fall. The C&O Canal Trust, the park’s official non-profit partner, will offer a daily stipend. A training workshop will be held for new recruits August 27-29, 2014 at the C&O Canal Classroom at Canal Place in Cumberland, Maryland.

June 18, 2013Visitor Safety Improvements along Capital Crescent Trail
Capital Crescent Trail (CCT) hikers and bicyclists should anticipate construction on June 20th, 2013, as the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park makes improvements to the Water Street entrance following increasing concerns for public and visitor safety.

January 10, 2012C and O Canal Rangers Mourn the Loss of One of Their Own
Margaret had been a park ranger at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park from 2004 to 2008.She was 34 years old and leaves behind her husband Eric, also a park ranger at Mount Rainier NP, and two young children.

January 06, 2012Battle of Hancock Civil War Commemoration
In early January of 1862, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson ordered the surrender of the town of Hancock. The Town was an important transportation site, on the C&O Canal and the National Road.

November 16, 2011Deer Killed By Dogs Off Leash
Over the few past years, C&O Canal park staff have seen a number of problems stemming from dogs off leash, including people being bitten, dog fights, lost dogs, and other wildlife harassment incidents.

November 16, 2011Towpath to be repaired at Anglers Breach - Parking Affected
Repair work will require periodic closures of all parking areas across from the Old Angler's Inn on McArthur Boulevard, as well as the lower drop off lot. Alternative parking is available at Carderock (2 miles east) and Great Falls (2.2 miles west).

November 15, 2011Sycamore Island Pedestrian Bridge Reopens
During the recent closure bridge decking was replaced, structural maintenance was completed, and the bridge was painted.The steel truss bridge dates back to the early 1900's

October 15, 2011Catoctin Aqueduct Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Catoctin Aqueduct, one of the 11 aqueducts along the 184.5 miles of the C&O Canal, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The C&O Canal is the most intact and impressive example from America's 19th century canal building era.

October 06, 2011Paw Paw Tunnel Trail Dedication
The C & O Canal National Historical Park has recently installed a series of new wayside exhibits and directional signage along the 2 mile-long Paw Paw Tunnel Hill Trail.

October 01, 2011Bluegrass Event October 2011
Friends and families bring a chair and come enjoy local musicians playing bluegrass favorites. The event is free and open to the public.

September 30, 2011National Park Service to host Catoctin Aqueduct Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Catoctin Aqueduct, one of eleven aqueducts located along the 184.5 miles of the C&O Canal, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Catoctin Aqueduct was known as the most beautiful aqueduct on the Canal. On October 31, 1973, two of the three arches of the 139-year-old Aqueduct collapsed from frequent flooding.

August 23, 2011Canal Family Reunion During Williamsport Days
Have you ever wondered what life was like for families who lived and worked on the C&O Canal nearly 100 years ago? Along the 184.5 mile-long C&O Canal that extends from Georgetown to Cumberland there are families who trace their ancestry to the old waterway.

August 10, 2011Ranger Led Programs August 2011 in Hancock
For more information on events and programs or to schedule a group tour please contact the visitor center at (301) 745 – 5877 or visit the website at www.nps.gov/choh.

July 12, 2011Bowles House Feature Bluegrass Music
Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy the festive atmosphere along the canal. The event is free, open to the public and will feature live bluegrass music by local musicians and artwork by local artists who will bring their easels to paint and sketch during the afternoon.

July 01, 2011Hancock Ranger Led Programs July 2011
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park will feature ranger led programs for youth and adults during the month of July at the park's historic Bowles House Visitor Center located at 439 E. Main Street, Hancock, Maryland.

June 09, 2011NPS Invites Public Comment on the Williamsport Environmental Assessment
The National Park Service will be accepting public review comments beginning June 13, 2011 through July 15, 2011.The draft Environmental Assessment presents information on projected impacts to park resources from the proposed project to Restore Canal Operations at Williamsport, Maryland.

June 01, 2011C and O Canal Holds Youth Fishing Rodeo
The C and O Canal will feature the 63rd Annual Battie Mixon Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The rodeo is free for youth ages 15 and under.Bring your own bait. Prizes and trophies will be awarded.

May 16, 2011Summer 2011 Program Schedule
The C & O Canal National Historical Park announces the 2011 summer program schedule for the area between Cumberland, Maryland and Point of Rocks, Maryland.

April 26, 2011Historic Launch Operations Return to the C and O Canal
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park revealed a replica canal launch boat on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at the Cushwa Basin Visitor Center in Williamsport, Maryland. This launch is being tested and evaluated by the National Park Service. Five replica launch boats will be received by the C&O Canal over the next few years.